It’s spring! Snow is melting. Sunshine is lasting longer. Now’s your chance: take your child outdoors! It’s good for him–and for you–in amazing ways. Look at these three big benefits. Build a healthier body. Outdoors, a child can: build stronger bones and immunity. Sunshine actually helps your child produce more Vitamin D, which helps him […]
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Twelve students at Redwood Valley High School no longer think that Choices Pregnancy Center is only about pregnancy. That’s because Choices staff members recently spoke to the Relationships and Child Development class. Their topic: “Dating and Healthy Relationships.” Through engaging discussions, games, and activities, the staff helped the students recognize how good friendships lay a
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Spring Break at last! College students and all the rest of us who are tired of the old, cold routine are excited about getting away from it all. So go have some fun worth remembering, by keeping these five tips in mind. Travel as a team. If you travel a great distance by car, alternate
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Parents make mistakes. Kids are quick to catch them. When you’re caught, your next move will powerfully shape your child’s character. Do you know how to apologize for your mistakes? See how you would fare in this scenario–
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Valentine’s Day movies should be about true love. But you don’t have to look far to find one that portrays exactly the opposite. Another quieter film launch might be more like the real deal. But how can you tell? Want to avoid falling for the fakes? Watch for these 7 shades of true love: True
“I’ve never told anyone about my abortion.” “It was so long ago. Why does it bother me now?” “It was my only option. But I wonder, what if…” “I don’t really know what I feel about my abortion . . . relief . . . regret . . . confusion . . .” Looking for
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When you sit here in my counseling room at Choices, staring at your positive pregnancy test, I know I’m with two people: you and your baby. Two people who have no idea what will happen next. And one of you is scared. I sit across from you, listening as your story pours out. Maybe you
Buried treasure . . . Treasure chests . . . Argh, me mateys! These be words that spark the imagination! If you’re a parent, you have a treasure in your own living room. No digging required. And you have an opportunity to show this little treasure just how valuable she is to you. Actions can
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Happy holidays don’t have to be picture-perfect. Even if you’re a single parent, you can make your child’s holidays sparkle without morphing into either Father Christmas or Mother Teresa. Start with thanksgiving. Super-glue your attention to the good things in your life. Be grateful for even little things that go right. Thank people who are
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Elections remind us that we want choices. Choices between real, viable options. Choices that give us some control over our future. So imagine going to the ballot box and finding only one candidate for an office. No write-in space. Just the one candidate, who is not someone you want to vote for. Take it or
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